British engineers are developing a new type of defence system that uses lasers to incapacitate pirates by dazzling them Laser Canons To Defend Ships From Pirates -- The Telegraph
Lasers canons could be mounted on ships and boats to help fight off pirates attempting to board the vessels.
British engineers are developing a new type of defence system that uses lasers to incapacitate pirates by dazzling them as they approach a ship.
The non-lethal weapon, which has been developed by defence company BAE Systems, is effective against moving targets more than a mile away.
The company has started developing the laser in response to the growing threat from pirates to commercial vessels, particularly off the coast of Somalia where there have been several high profile hijackings.
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My Comment: If the system is affordable, it is a practical defense against pirate attacks.